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mozzer Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE ![Email](http://www.dodgedakota.net/amb/icons/email.gif)
2/17/2008 13:39:31
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Subject: Engine rattle IP: Logged
Message: Can anyone help me diagnose my engine rattle ?
Symptoms are: OK at idle, noisy above about 2000 rpm but only really bad on very light throttle, using a bit of oil, it was low on oil when I got it.
I've read here that the timing chain is a common problem but it seems more like big end bearings to me, any other ideas or checks to confirm?
Thanks
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OBIO3 Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
2/17/2008 16:46:56
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Message: Run a tank of high octain fuel through it . If the knock goes away or is less then it is a spark knock
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daddio Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE ![Email](http://www.dodgedakota.net/amb/icons/email.gif)
2/17/2008 17:48:37
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Message: pinging/detonation + using a little oil= Intake Plenum Gasket. just to make sure look into the throttle body with the throttle open(engine not running of course) and look for a slight pooling of oil in the intake. i'm pretty sure it's that gasket from what you describe though.
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mozzer Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE ![Email](http://www.dodgedakota.net/amb/icons/email.gif)
2/17/2008 18:28:46
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Message: It does sound more like a rattle than the higher pitched pinging of detonation & I would normally expect detonation under a heavy load rather than very light throttle. THe plugs look an OK colour but I will investigate the gasket though.
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max Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
2/17/2008 21:08:06
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Message: what year is the truck ??????
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